I continue to love the wines from the Mayard team and the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau de la Mere is no exception. It offers tons of charm in its garrigue, potpourri, dried cherries and mulberry-scented bouquet. This medium to full-bodied, supple, sexy southern Rh?ne will continue drinking nicely for another 5-6 years. Note that the blend here is 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, all of which spent 18 months in older foudre.